Exclusive Talent

Riva Media is the exclusive agent for a range of top Presenters, Keynote Speakers, Moderators and MCs. From BBC, ITV, The Times, The FT and Bloomberg, to Meta, Snapchat, Google and Microsoft, we represent talent from a range of backgrounds and expertise. We work with Presenters from many UK and international broadcasters and are now representing Keynote Speakers covering the hottest topics of our age – Artificial Intelligence, Technology Trends, Sustainability, Diversity and Social Mobility, alongside experts in Business, Finance, Economics and Crypto.

    2024-11-27T19:52:33+00:00

    Phil Gayle

    International News Anchor and Voice Artist, has presented for Channel 4, BBC, ITV, DW, also a Moderator, Facilitator, Event Host and Keynote Speaker

    2025-03-25T13:07:14+00:00

    Ayo Sokale

    Civil engineer, BBC Presenter, Former Deputy Mayor of Reading, Sustainability Speaker, Motivational Speaker, STEM Speaker, Neurodiversity Speaker, Entrepreneur, AI powered Tech CEO & Founder

    2025-03-06T14:17:50+00:00

    Katie Prescott

    Technology Business Editor at The Times, Co-host of The Times Tech Podcast, Tech Commentator of the Year, former BBC Business Presenter and Correspondent, Moderator, AI , Keynote Speaker, Event Host

    2025-03-06T07:35:07+00:00

    Ed Newton-Rex

    Former VP of Audio, Stability AI; former Product Director for TikTok in Europe, and former Product Director at Snapchat; founded and sold a Generative AI company. Speaker on Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI

    2025-03-23T18:20:02+00:00

    Afua Hagan

    TV & Radio Presenter, regularly appearing on ITV, BBC, LBC, Times Radio and talkRADIO, Managing Editor, Black Business Magazine. TEDx Speaker, Diversity and Inclusion Speaker, Event Host, Moderator, Royal Commentator.

    2025-05-13T15:29:50+00:00

    Andy Verity

    BBC Economics Correspondent, Financial Presenter and Broadcaster, Moderator, Business and Financial Keynote Speaker, Event Host, Personal Finance Expert

    2024-09-16T13:20:52+00:00

    Toby Lewis

    Cyber Security Expert with a career that began within the British Intelligence Services. He was a founding member of the National Cyber Security Centre and now leads an international team of Cyber Security Analysts for British AI & Cybersecurity firm, Darktrace.

    2024-11-21T17:28:46+00:00

    Sonya Barlow

    BBC Presenter, LMF Network CEO, Author, Keynote Speaker, Moderator, Event MC, specialising in entrepreneurship, technology, gender equality, inclusion, future of work, diversity and neurodiversity

    2025-03-07T22:14:40+00:00

    Dominic O’Connell

    Leading UK Business and Economics Broadcaster and Commentator, Times Radio Business Presenter, Times Columnist, former BBC Radio 4 Today Programme Business Presenter, former Sunday Times Business Editor, top Moderator and Event MC

    2024-10-25T10:18:35+00:00

    Cristina Criddle

    Financial Times Technology Correspondent specialising in AI, based San Francisco, former Senior BBC Technology Reporter. Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence, Social Media and Future of Work, Moderator, Event Host

    2025-05-13T16:01:21+00:00

    Robyn Dwyer

    Global News Anchor, Moderator, Event Host, Business specialist with extensive experience interviewing industry leaders worldwide, speaks fluent French

    2025-04-28T08:47:08+00:00

    Emma Vardy

    Award-winning BBC Correspondent and Presenter specialising in UK and US Politics, Northern Ireland, Business, Technology and Sport. Event MC, Moderator, Keynote and Motivational Speaker.

    2025-03-23T18:22:46+00:00

    Andrea Byrne

    Anchor of BAFTA Award Winning Wales at Six, ITV News Presenter, Crime Files for ITV Wales, Wales This Week, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Ambassador

    2024-09-16T14:00:00+00:00

    Andrew Wilson

    Award-winning News Anchor, Correspondent, Current Affairs Presenter Sky News, CEO Interviews for Reuters, WEF Davos, Foreign Correspondent, Moscow, Jerusalem, Washington

    2024-09-16T14:20:08+00:00

    Alysia Judge

    Gaming Presenter, Expert and Commentator, Award-winning Journalist, Host & Producer, creates videos for Netflix, regular host for BAFTA’s Game Awards, Moderator

    2024-09-16T14:15:17+00:00

    Amy Lewin

    Editor of Financial Times-backed Sifted with expertise in startups, technology, digital disruption, sustainability and artificial intelligence

    2025-05-06T15:39:19+00:00

    Toni Kent

    Event MC, Moderator, Keynote Speaker for Technology sector, Future of Work, Social Mobility, Stand-up, Author, Podcast Host, Motivational, Inspirational and Resilience Speaker

    2025-01-20T16:11:25+00:00

    Kitty Horlick

    Trailblazing Rarilabs Director and founder of Blackwood, Consultant and Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence and web3-associated technologies such as blockchain, NFTs, the metaverse and cryptocurrencies.

    2024-09-21T07:34:46+00:00

    Eva Carroll

    Keynote and Motivational Speaker on Social Mobility, Equality, Resilience, Mental Health and LGBTQ issues, Comedian, Presenter, Journalist, Actress, Campaigner, Workshop Coach and Trainer

    2025-01-06T10:55:32+00:00

    Selina Downes

    International News Anchor at TRT World in London, presented major sustainability series for Bloomberg, also ITN, Al Jazeera English, Reuters, Sky News, Media Trainer, Moderator

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    Riva Media proudly stands as the exclusive agent for a carefully curated selection of top-tier Presenters, Keynote Speakers, Moderators, and MCs. Our portfolio features an impressive array of exclusive talent drawn from leading media outlets like BBC, ITV, The Times, The Financial Times, and Bloomberg, as well as industry giants such as Meta, Snapchat, Google, and Microsoft. This diverse talent pool brings together individuals with unparalleled expertise and experience, ensuring that we can offer the very best for your event needs.

    Our exclusive talent roster includes Presenters from a wide range of UK and international broadcasters, providing you with access to voices that resonate globally. We also represent a distinguished group of Keynote Speakers who are experts in the most pressing topics of our time. From the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence and emerging Technology Trends to the critical issues of Sustainability, Diversity, and Social Mobility, our speakers cover the spectrum of today’s most relevant subjects. Additionally, we offer access to leading authorities in Business, Finance, Economics, and Cryptocurrency, making sure that your event features the most knowledgeable and dynamic voices in the industry.

    By choosing Riva Media, you are tapping into a reservoir of exclusive talent that can elevate your event, ensuring it stands out for its quality and impact. Whether you’re organising a corporate conference, a thought leadership forum, or a high-profile public event, our exclusive talent guarantees an engaging, insightful, and memorable experience for your audience.

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